If Only Time Could Stand Still

I always get a bit down after Christmas . Its the putting away the decorations and throwing out the tree . Signifying another year gone by probably has to do with part of it and as I approach the big 50 in a couple of years, time seems more precious to me .So when Christmas day occurs and we have not suffered missing family at the table , I just want to drink in the moment . To be thankful and grateful for family and friends.

I always think Christmas is just a little taste of heaven . There is always a moment just before we open presents and having just read the Bible, telling of Jesus birth , I try to soak in that moment. Almost as if I'm trying to slow it down just a bit. We rush through so many moments in our lives . Neglecting or even begrudging at times , time spent with our children , our spouses , friends and even God . We act as if we all are going to be around on this earth forever , when the hard , reality is we are not. Each Christmas for the last 18 years, an empty spot is there without my Mom and with the recent passing of a family friend , not taking others for granted is weighing on my mind.

Parents lament and rush children out the door . Husband and wives in the pursuit of things work so much thinking  that in retirement that is when we will connect , they get there and don't know each other. We fill our lives with so much we drown out time with God , failing to remember He is the life giver , redeemer and sustainer.

No , time cannot stand still like in some bad sci-fi show but we can use it more wisely . Getting our priorities right will help in going a long way in using the time God has given us to serve and worship Him and love our families, neighbors well.

So with that in mind , may we indeed use our time well .